1970s Josefa Cotton Maxi Dress
Fabricated in a heavyweight plain weave handwoven cotton dyed in vibrant shades of purple, orange, turquoise and pink.
Color blocking and pieced insets with hand embroidered details.
Fastens down center back with an Ideal brand coil zipper
Maker: Josefa
Condition: Very good. There are a few yellowed stains on the sleeves and along the hem that did not lift, as well as some minor color bleed from a previous washing, but nothing that detracts overall. See photos. Freshly hand soaked and line dried. (***Dry cleaning is recommended to avoid further color bleed.)
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Size: looks to best suit a modern Medium. Please use measurements below.
Shoulder: 18.5”
Bust: 40”
Waist: 42.5”
Hips: 55”
Sweep: 82”
Length from Shoulder to Hem: 59”
Sleeve length: 16” underarm 18” overarm
bicep: 19”
Sleeve Opening: 17”
Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
Fabricated in a heavyweight plain weave handwoven cotton dyed in vibrant shades of purple, orange, turquoise and pink.
Color blocking and pieced insets with hand embroidered details.
Fastens down center back with an Ideal brand coil zipper
Maker: Josefa
Condition: Very good. There are a few yellowed stains on the sleeves and along the hem that did not lift, as well as some minor color bleed from a previous washing, but nothing that detracts overall. See photos. Freshly hand soaked and line dried. (***Dry cleaning is recommended to avoid further color bleed.)
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Size: looks to best suit a modern Medium. Please use measurements below.
Shoulder: 18.5”
Bust: 40”
Waist: 42.5”
Hips: 55”
Sweep: 82”
Length from Shoulder to Hem: 59”
Sleeve length: 16” underarm 18” overarm
bicep: 19”
Sleeve Opening: 17”
Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
Fabricated in a heavyweight plain weave handwoven cotton dyed in vibrant shades of purple, orange, turquoise and pink.
Color blocking and pieced insets with hand embroidered details.
Fastens down center back with an Ideal brand coil zipper
Maker: Josefa
Condition: Very good. There are a few yellowed stains on the sleeves and along the hem that did not lift, as well as some minor color bleed from a previous washing, but nothing that detracts overall. See photos. Freshly hand soaked and line dried. (***Dry cleaning is recommended to avoid further color bleed.)
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Size: looks to best suit a modern Medium. Please use measurements below.
Shoulder: 18.5”
Bust: 40”
Waist: 42.5”
Hips: 55”
Sweep: 82”
Length from Shoulder to Hem: 59”
Sleeve length: 16” underarm 18” overarm
bicep: 19”
Sleeve Opening: 17”
Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
